Classic Caramel Apples

FROM MARTHA STEWART (marthastewart.com)
(makes 6 apples)
6 wooden craft sticks
6 small apples, any variety, stems removed
1cup heavy cream
1cup granulated sugar
1/4cup dark corn syrup
2tbsps unsalted butter
Directions:
1. Insert sticks into tops of apples. Prepare an ice-water bath.
2. Bring cream, sugar, corn syrup, & butter to a boil in a saucepan over medium-high heat. Clip a candy thermometer to pan, & continue to cook until mixture reaches 245F, 10 to 12 min.
3. Place pan in ice-water bath to stop the cooking.
4. Dip bottom of each apple in caramel. Using a spoon, coat apple halfway to three-quarters of the way up sides.
5. Transfer to a parchment-lined baking sheet, & refrigerate until set, about 15min (or overnight).

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